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Amazon fire stick not working out of the box?
I ordered one late last week & today i went to get it all set up. Plugged it in & went through to connect to the WiFi. I didn't count them off but if 4 bars is the maximum signal then it was showing 3 bars. Time & time again though it said either couldn't connect to amazon.co.uk or error/failed to connect to our home…
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WOT browser extension-any good alternative?
Hi folks, Though I liked the old WOT browser extension in internet explorer, I have finally uninstalled it partly because of the privacy concerns and partly because avast keep nagging me, I am now looking for any alternative for Internet explorer? I have tried Mcafee siteadvisor but don't like it as its mainly a search…
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How do I boost the WiFi signal of a 4G Dongle?
Hello. I'm shortly moving into a rental property for somewhere between 6 and 12mths. I dont really fancy signing up to a fixed line broadband contract as I dont want to have to pay exorbitant early cancellations fees at month 6 if we don't stay that long. I need a good WiFi signal for SONOS and TV over the internet. I was…
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how can I delete my messages on my iPhone completely?
what to do if I want to sell my old iphone 5 online? I know I need to delete sensitive data, but is it enough to perform the delete option? anybody can recover my deleted data with some tools?
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Batch files: How to check if DNS is up?
I'm writing a little batch file (for fun), which repeatedly checks the PC's connection to the LAN gateway, to a WAN IP, and to DNS. It'll be running in domestic situations, rather than commercial ones. I can ping the gateway and WAN IP to see whether they're connected, and was going to just ping a domain name to check…
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Microwave recommendations
I've always had free-standing Panasonic microwaves before (well actually I've only had 2 (with a brief change to a Kenwood which was horrible), as they are very long-lasting. I will be getting my kitchen done hopefully this summer, and am not sure whether to get a built-in microwave or stay with free-standing. What are…
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What smart TV?
I plan to get new TV soon, and am thinking about a smart one. I have always had Sony Bravias in the past, but am not sure what the smart ones are like. I'm thinking og about 50 inches, and it will be on the wall. Any suggestions, or features to look for?
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ublock log (trying to get to the bottom of some adware)
ublock log linked; really struggling to find some Malware on a neighbours computer (would have been much easier to clean install but its not going to beat me). Done all the usual checks including root scan. Kaspersky Internet Security is installed - you can see it kicking in at various points in the log. What happens?…
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Windows 10 reset
Hi. Attempting to reset W10 with the reset, remove all files, and clean the drive options. Seems to go ok at first but it then stops about 3% in and gives the message - Your PC has been reset but we couldn't remove all your personal files. If you plan to give away or recycle the PC, try resetting again. I tried a second…
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Applock
My 8 year old son has an Alcatel Pixi 3 and put applock and protected everything and now can't use his phone! Even forget passcode, does nothing. I click on it and it just vanishes. Can I reset the phone and re-install it?
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Adding a printer to Macbook
I have my Epson printer wirelessly connected to my MacBook. I am the administrator for the MacBook. I also have my daughter set up on the MacBook as a separate user. She doesn't live with me. When she takes the computer to her house she wants to be able to print from it so she has ought her own (HP) wireless computer.…
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Having trouble with hotmail-any changes I need to make in settings?
Hi, I have two Hotmail email accounts and last few days I am having trouble getting mail on outlook 2013. I also have Emclient and Thunderbird on my computer and at times they won't collect either. Internet is working fine, I have tried deleting and then creating the accounts again on outlook 13 but mostly my default email…
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Stolen iPhone - bypass IMEI block?
Had my phone stolen my some scumbags on a moped on the weekend. When trying to track it on Find my iPhone 10 mins later, it had already been deactivated.. Obviously o2 have deactivated the Sim and the handset via the IMEI number but am I right to assume that there is some jailbreak software that can bypass a subsequent…
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Where's the best place to buy laptop spares
Would anyone know where's the best place to buy laptop spares from as my old Samsung R519 laptop screen don't close properly due to the plastic's broken around the hinge.
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Sony Vaio laptop keyboard incorrect characters
Bit of a strange one this. I have an older Vaio laptop that has a keyboard not displaying the right character when typing. They're all there but represented by different keys. I have tried changing the zone on the settings.usa to uk etc.. but has not helped. Windows is up to date,so any ideas on where i could look next to…
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Can I upgrade Compaq Ram?
Laptop is: Compaq 15-a003sa, with 4GB Ram. This pc is slow, its got poor reviews already found out asking google. Its been a spare pc, but now needs to man up to the job, or its going. Trying to find out if its possible to upgrade the ram. It only has one ram slot which is 4GB 2Rx8 PC3L. So, can I change this for a 8GB…
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Yahoo account hacked and locked out
Hi, a friend has had her yahoo acct hacked and inaccessible since Fri. Can't sign in and can't contact legitimate yahoo support. She googled yahoo support numbers but got scammers who wanted £120 with a 50% chance of success. Obv she said no and they said "ok then, make it £80" lol Anyone any ideas I can pass on as she is…
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Cheap Bluetooth Flip Phone needed please
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a new mobile please; my existing Samsung ten quid PAYG flip-front phone is excellent, but it doesn't have bluetooth so can't connect to my new car, which is bluetooth enabled. Ideally I'm looking for: Very small Bluetooth that will connect to my car and accept/make calls without…
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Is it normal for Upload to be much faster than Download?
All my previous internet services have had much faster Downloads, than Uploads. I've just gone onto 4G, and run a speed test. Upload is showing as being almost 5x as fast as Download.
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Transferring photos from Fujifilm camera to Amazon Kindle
Probably a really daft question but is there a method or cable to help transfer photos directly from a T200 Fujifilms SD camera card to a 5th Generation Amazon Fire Kindle? Thanks in advance
